South Beach Hotels, Carlsbad

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 737 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very Good 1,425 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Carlsbad Village

While visiting Carlsbad Village, you might make a stop by sights like Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

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A street intersection with a sign reading "CARLSBAD" and palm trees in the background.

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

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A sandy beach with a lifeguard tower and people walking along the shore.

North Beach

If you're spending some time in North Beach, Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A field of vibrant pink flowers, likely poppies, arranged in neat rows.

Aviara

While visiting Aviara, you might make a stop by sights like Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon.

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A layered rock formation with visible strata and a small cave entrance.

Olde Carlsbad

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails are top sights worth seeing.

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice overall, but the rooms seemed older and a little rundown. Nice location, but the beach there is now pretty eroded."

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our first time at this resort! Loved our room which overlooked the fishing pond and golf course. Balcony was huge and having 2 bedrooms was great! Loved the Pools and slides, arcade and ping pong and the staff were great there! Food and drinks at pool was really good just a bit pricey. The canyon grill has good food and Ricardo was the best server. However, disappointed that they didn’t have Starbucks and when we ordered espresso drinks they took a long time and only 16 oz. Only did that once. Loved the farmers market! Nice to have that! Loved having the golf carts handy to take us around the resort! Cleaning of the unit was not the best. After waiting 2 hours for our room to be cleaned and inspected, we found dust on the counters and in bathrooms and bedrooms. Also the washer dryer unit needed cleaning but we did it bc takes too long to get housekeeping. Took housekeeping 3 tries to get our room finished during a mini cleaning and still missed one of the bedrooms. Other than the cleaning, we enjoyed the resort! It’s a great place for families. They need to get better at housekeeping and really have a coffee shop so we can get good and right coffee rather than driving to Starbucks."

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

8/10 Good

"Great room with beautiful view on the golf course and ocean. Literally next door (5 min walk) to golf course start area. Not so good: middle of summer being at the pool, the pool bar remain closed the whole afternoon and evening. Had to walk to the restaurant bar inside, kind of a pain. Rest of the stay was very enjoyable."

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended stay! The room was a fantastic size and included a fridge, which was perfect for keeping our drinks and water cold. We loved the heated pool and the convenience of walking right out to the ocean, where chairs and umbrellas were already set up for us. The staff was absolutely amazing, and the food at the hotel restaurant was great. It is also within walking distance of several local spots for food and drinks. I will definitely be coming back!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

8/10 Good

"The place was nice and clean. The breakfast was good and the ladies at the kitchen were friendly. The only thing was when I arrive at 7pm the room was not ready. They gave me another but room when paid little extra to have sunset view and I got the fwy view."

Frequently asked questions

What is South Beach like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighborhood. Be sure to check out South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in South Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 106 South Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in South Beach.

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighborhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. The Camp Store and Batiquitos Lagoon are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and Museum of Making Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Beach. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.

How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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1. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

4. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

11. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. West Inn & Suites

14. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

16. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

18. Leucadia Beach Inn

19. LEGOLAND California Hotel

20. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

City Center

North Beach

Aviara

Olde Carlsbad

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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